Provide the perfect adventure for your young animal fanatic! Camps feature animal experiences, zoo expedition and hands-on, camper-driven exploration. Escape the ordinary - go WILD with Safari Camp at Denver Zoo.
Already registered? Click here to access the Parent Portal:
Costs
$75 per camper/day
Service and Accommodation Fees
- Cancellation Fee: All sales are final, unless the Zoo must cancel the program. Exceptions can be requested in the case of family medical emergencies, severe illness or for required quarantine due to COVID-19. If a transfer is requested for other reasons, and space in the desired camps is available, the change will result in a minimum administrative fee of $50. Note, transfers are not guaranteed and rarely available.
- Accommodation Fees: With advance notice, children may be dropped off or picked up during lunchtime (12:00–1:00 P.M.) at no charge, as campers are always in a pre-defined area during the lunch hour. At other times of the day, campers may be anywhere within the 80-acre Zoo property (or on a field trip), making late arrivals and early departures complicated, resulting in an $5 accommodation fee.
* All requests must be made via e-mail to safaricamps@denverzoo.org.
Dates & Times
Single-day camp experiences offered:
- December 20, 2023
- December 21, 2023
- December 22, 2023
- December 27, 2023
- December 28, 2023
- December 29, 2023
- January 3, 2024
- January 4, 2024
- January 5, 2024
Each camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Early or Late Care are not offered during Winter Safari Camp.
Important Information
• Important Information PDF
• Policies and Procedures
• Illness Policy
Medication Administration Permission Form
If your child requires emergency, prescription, or over-the-counter medication during camp, a parent/guardian and the child’s physician must complete and submit aMedication Administration Permission Form three weeks prior to your child’s first day of camp. Any medication for a chronic illness such as asthma, allergies, or diabetes must be accompanied by a Care Plan written and signed by the child’s physician. Upon review of your camper’s forms, it may be necessary to meet with the parent/guardian to develop a Health Plan.
Accommodations for Special Needs
Campers of all abilities are welcome to register for camp. In order to meet our goal of setting all campers up for success, we ask that you please contact us if your child has any special needs of which we should be aware. We happily work with parents/guardians to make Safari Camp accessible to children with varying needs in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities act; however, we are unable to provide one-on-one or supplementary services. If your child needs to attend camp with his/her full-time care provider, special arrangements can be made, but must be scheduled several weeks in advance for security purposes. After undergoing a background check, the adult caregiver may attend at no charge.
Access to Awe scholarship Fund
Scholarships are available through Denver Zoo’s Access to Awe Scholarship Fund. Please apply for financial assistance when registering online.
Contact Us
Questions or concerns? Email the Camp Team at safaricamps@denverzoo.org.
Program Information
Full-Day camp session for each program and date are provided or campers currently in Grades K-2 and 3-5.
December 22 and 29, 2023 & January 5, 2024
Play Date at Denver Zoo Series
Here at Denver Zoo, we take PLAY seriously! Why? PLAY helps keep humans and our Denver Zoo residents happy & healthy. Using “enrichment” like puzzle feeders, stinky perfumes, art lessons, and more, we make life- from mealtime to checkups – playful and engaging for all the animals in our care! Play alongside us in this enriching camp!
Curriculum and animal focus are different each day. Campers are welcome to attend one, some or all available sessions.
December 20, 21, 27 and 28, 2023 & January 3 and 4, 2024
Happy, Healthy Zoo Series
Did you ever wonder how Denver Zoo keeps its more than 3,000 animals happy and healthy? Well, you’re in luck! Together, we’ll uncover the incredible science behind the care DZ provides. You HERD right! Campers will explore real-world animal challenges with a different zooprise animal each day as they learn some of the unique ways our keepers, veterinarians, nutritionists, and exhibit designers meet the challenges of caring for our one big WILD family.
Curriculum and animal focus are different each day. Campers are welcome to attend one, some or all available sessions.
Registration Information
- Members must log-in with their email on record that is associated with their membership to receive the discount. Click HERE to login, request password, or complete a membership look up. **Insider tip: log in to your account prior to registration opening to make sure you see your name, membership category, and expiration date in the upper right corner.
- Have a major credit card on hand and ready to go. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and AMEX.
- Complete your purchase. This step reserves your camper's spot.
Step 2 of Registration: After purchasing a camp, click HERE to fill out general questions about your camper(s) in the Parent Portal, including a brief medical history, sign waivers, etc. Campers cannot attend camp until this step is complete!
Have the following information available for this step in the registration process:
- Contact details including home and work addresses, and phone numbers for the parent/guardian that is filling out this information (and any additional parent/guardian)
- Name, and date of birth of camper
- Medical history for camper
- Name, address, and phone number of camper’s physician, dentist, and preferred hospital
- Name, address, and phone number of two emergency contacts
- Name, address, and phone number of any additional people (must be over 18) who are authorized to pick up camper
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